How to Replace the Drive Belt in a Sabre 1642

The John Deere Sabre 1642 riding mowers offer dual blades for cutting grass and weeds. Like any riding mower, the Sabre 1642 requires maintenance to keep it running smoothly and safely. The drive belt, which moves the blades, can wear down over time. If the drive belt snaps, the blades will stop working. Make sure to follow safety precautions to prevent injury when replacing the belt.

1

Park the mower on a level surface and disengage the blades. Lower the attachments and engage the parking brake. Turn off the engine and remove the key.

2

Place two 2-by-4 wood planks under each side of the mower deck. Place the lift lever in the lowest position to lower the mower deck.

3

Remove the spring locking pin, which resembles a metal loop, next to the power takeoff (PTO) belt. Lift the PTO belt out and off of the bracket.

4

Disconnect the cable spring from the idler pulley bracket.

5

Disconnect the spring locking pins and washers attached to the rear draft arms. Remove the rear draft arms from the mower deck.

Warnings

About the Author

Melissa Rae has been a writer since 2008, specializing in home-and-garden, business, technology and education topics. Rae holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Herzing University.